Safety Precautions Electrical Shock Hazard Do not disassemble any part of your printer. There are no user‐repairable parts inside the printer. Disassembly of any part of the printer will void all warranties. Fire Hazard Keep the printer well away from all heat sources and flammable substances. Switch your printer off immediately and unplug the power cord from the wall socket if you notice any of the following: • Smoke rising from the printer. • An acrid smell coming from the printer. • Sparks being emitted from printer. Contact your supplier as soon as possible. WARNING: Hazardous Moving Parts Keep fingers and other body parts away from the printer. Installation • Install the printer on a flat, level surface. The printer must remain level at all times. Tilting the printer may cause undue leakage of ink and may damage the printer. • Avoid wide temperature variations. Install the printer in a protected location away from direct sunlight, open windows or any other places subject to temperature extremes. Power Supply Input Rating 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.6 A Operating Temperature 15°C to 35°C • Always use the Power button on the control panel to turn the printer off. Removing power to the printer in any other manner may damage the printer. • Use only the supplied power adapter and cord. Use of any other power supplies or cords may damage the printer and void your warranty.
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Printer Usage • Ensure adequate ventilation to the printer. Blocking ventilation openings around the printer may cause it to overheat and become damaged. • Keep liquids and heavy objects away from the printer. Heavy objects may warp the outer shell, damaging the printer. Liquids may discolor or damage the skin and, if they penetrate it, may damage the printer beyond repair. • Use only authorized consumables. Use of any printhead other than authorized Afinia technology printheads will damage the printer and void your warranty. Use of unauthorized inks or ink cartridges may damage the printer and will void your warranty. • Clear media jams promptly. To avoid further problems, promptly attend to all media jams, as well as any other cause of printer failure. • If you are moving the printer, allow sufficient time after installation for the temperature and humidity of the internals of the printer to arrive at equilibrium with the surroundings.
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Start 8 In the Box 8 Parts of the Printer 9 The Control Panel 10 Using the Control Panel 11 Selecting the Security Level 12 Unpacking, Setup, and Installation 13 Remove tape and packing materials 13 Connect power 14 Install ink cartridges 15 Install printhead 15 Load sample media 17 Print test label 18 Install printer driver 18 Troubleshooting Printer Setup 20 Change Security Passwords (Administrator) 21 Setting Up the Printer...
Afinia Start Set up the printer on a flat, level surface away from direct sunlight (see Safety Precautions on page 3). Ensure that there is: • A power outlet nearby. • Sufficient space to work with the printer. The media cover and top cover open upwards, and media loading is from the left side of the printer. In the Box Afinia L801 / L801 Plus Label Printer Ink Cartridges Printhead USB Cable Sample Label Roll Power Cable Installation Disc Setting Up the Printer...
L801 Label Printer Parts of the Printer Media Cover Top Cover Output Slot Control Panel Front Cover GPIO Port USB Port Ethernet Port Power Socket Power Switch Setting Up the Printer...
Afinia The Control Panel The printer is ready to print when the control panel displays Printer Online. The Data and Status LEDs together with messages indicate the printer status and any potential problems (Table 1). The control panel also shows the estimated levels of the ink cartridges. In the example below, the yellow ink cartridge level is between 25 to 50%. The icons above the printer buttons indicate their functions, which change depending on the current operation (see Table 2). Printer Online Power LED Data LED Power Button Status LED Ink Status Printer Buttons Table 1 Printer LEDs Description Data LED Blinking Printer is receiving data from the computer. There are print jobs in the printer memory. Status LED Blinking • Printhead is being serviced, or • Attention needed; a message will be displayed. (See If Error Messages Appear on page 68.) • An error has occurred; a message will be displayed. (See If Error Messages Appear on page 68.) Setting Up the Printer...
L801 Label Printer Using the Control Panel The icons above the printer buttons indicate their functions (Table 2). • When the printer is online, press (Config) to access the configuration menus. The options are described in Config Options on the Control Panel on page 82. • Press and to scroll through the menus. • Press (Select) to select an option or setting. • Press (Return) to return to the previous menu. Printer Online CONFIGURATION 1. Setup Table 2 Printer Buttons Function Description Config Access the Configuration menus. Up, Down Move through the menu options. Select Select a menu option or confirm a setting. Return Return to previous menu. Unload Media Unload the labels. Pause, Resume Pause or resume printing. If printing roll to roll, the printer pauses for 10 seconds, then prints the next page and pauses again. It will ...
Afinia Selecting the Security Level By default, the printer powers up in security Level 0 (operator), which does not allow changes to some printer settings. For the initial Printer Setup, it is recommended that you change the Security Level to 2 (Administrator) before changing those settings. NOTE: During initial Setup, Security may already be preset to Level 2. The display will immediately go to the Language setting if it is. 1. On the control panel, select (Config) > Setup > Security > Level 2. 2. Enter the 3‐digit password (default is 123). Printer Online (Config) CONFIGURATION 1. SETUP (Select) SETUP 2. SECURITY SECURITY 2. Level 2 Enter the first password digit using ‐ the or button, then press ENTER PASSWORD Select. Repeat for next two digits. Authenticated message will appear with the right password Press to return to the main menu. Table 3 Security Restrictions Security Level...
Unpacking, Setup, and Installation Remove tapes and foam from inside the printer. Remove tape and packing materials Remove tapes. Foam Keep all foam and cardboard packing materials! Foam Remove cardboard. Pull tabs Squeeze latches to open clamshell Lift out cardboard Setting Up the Printer...
Connect power Choose display language (optional) After connecting power for the first time, press Config to set the display language for the control panel if you want to change from the default setting of English. Missing Printhead Press the Config button (Config) Plug power cable into printer and outlet Press the Select button when the correct language is displayed Turn on power switch LANGUAGE 1. English Press the Power button on the control panel (Select) For other languages, press , Press the Return button LANGUAGE 1. English (Return) Setting Up the Printer...
Install ink cartridges Install printhead Open Top Cover Open front of printer and release cartridge latch Press the Config button Missing Printhead CONFIGURATION 3. PRINTHEAD Insert ink cartridge and close cartridge latch Press (Select) until display reads Printhead, then press PRINTHEAD Select 2. REPLACE Press until display reads Replace, then (Select) press Select Wait for printhead latch to be released. Do not open latch before it is released! Open printhead latch fully. Close front of printer Remove nozzle caps. Do not discard the caps! They should be replaced if the printhead is removed from the printer. Setting Up the Printer...
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Remove printhead from packaging. Insert printhead Do not touch the ink couplings, electrical contacts, or nozzles. Remove cover from ink couplings ink couplings Close printhead latch Do not discard the cover! It should be replaced if the printhead is removed from the printer. Slowly remove tape from electrical contacts electrical contacts Check that ink is flowing through the tubes on both sides of the printhead (circled above). NOTE: If ink is not flowing, remove printhead and wet nozzles with deionized/distilled water. Close printer cover Slowly remove tape from nozzles nozzles No less than 45° Initialization may take several minutes. The control panel will display Printer Online when initialization is complete. Setting Up the Printer...
Load sample media Tighten knob fully Open Media cover Loosen tension knob Thread media around dancer and into printer Remove Media stop Insert media until it stops. Slide label guide to edge of label. Install Media roll Wait for printer to load media. Close Media cover Push media roll against inner guide Flat side against media roll. Setting Up the Printer...
Print test label Sample PQ Plot 6x4 Requires inter‐label gap or continuous media. Printer Online CONFIGURATION (Config) Top Section: 2. MAINTENANCE Press until display • Lines are defined with no missing nozzles reads Maintenance, • Lines are printed in order: Yellow, Black, Cyan, Black, (Select) then press Select Magenta MAINTENANCE • Vertical dashed lines are straight Middle Section: 1. PRINT TEST PAGE Press until display • All yellow, black, cyan, black, magenta lines are printed reads Print Test Page, • No color mixing on the color bars then press Select • Numbers 1, 3, 5 are visible Bottom Section: PRINT TEST PAGE •...
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To connect printer to network Connect printer to network using Ethernet Press until display reads Default Gateway, then press Select two times. Enter the Default Gateway using the same Network Printer steps as when setting the Static IP address Network Press until display reads Wins Server, then press Select two times. Enter the Wins Server using the same steps If you will be using DHCP to set the IP as when setting the Static IP address Address, skip to step To assign the printer a Static IP address, the Security Level must be set to 2. Please see Insert Installation disc into computer Selecting the Security Level on page 12. Set DHCP Settings to Manual CONFIGURATION Press until display reads 8. NETWORK Network, then press Select NETWORK Select Install Driver from the Installation window Press until display reads 2. DHCP SETTINGS DHCP Settings, then press Select. NETWORK Press ...
Afinia Troubleshooting Printer Setup If Mech Error 2 or Mech Error 3 appears on the control panel during installation, check the following. Possible Cause Solution Service station is jammed. Ensure that the cardboard is removed from inside the printer. Service station was tilted 1. Manually open the clamshell to its highest position. during shipment. (Config) Service > 2. On the control panel, select Station Eject. Wait for the printer to eject the service > station. 3. Turn off the printer, beginning with the power button on the control panel. When the display turns off, turn off the power switch on the back of the printer. 4. Verify that the Service Station is free and can be manually pulled forward to the front bracket. If yes, proceed to Step 5. If not, contact Technical Support. 5. Align the service station with the guide rails and slide it back into the printer. 6. Check the alignment: the cap on the service station must be parallel to the edge of the platen. 7. Continue pushing the service station while you ...
L801 Label Printer Change Security Passwords (Administrator) Once the printer has been set up, an administrator should change the security passwords using the Embedded Web Server (EWS). 1. On the Windows Start menu, select Afinia > Afinia L801 Label Printer > Toolbox or Afinia > Afinia L801 Plus Label Printer > Toolbox, depending on the installed model. 2. Click Afinia L801 / L801 Plus Label Printer to launch the default web browser and open the EWS for your printer. 3. Click Login and log in with the default password 123. 4. Click Security Setup to change the password for the EWS as well as the passwords for the control panel (default password 123). See EWS Security Setup on page 44 for more information about security on this printer and Embedded Web Server (EWS) on page 36 on the EWS. Set Date and Time Also from the EWS, set the date and time on the printer by synchronizing with the host computer. This option can be found in Advanced Settings. Setting Up the Printer...
Chapter 2 Using the Printer Choosing Label Media 24 Printing Labels 27 Adjusting Alignment for Printing 30 Printing Borderless (Full‐Bleed) Labels 32 Color Adjustment Settings 33 Import/Export Custom Media Size Settings 34 Turning Off the Printer 35 Software Tools 36 Embedded Web Server (EWS) 36 EWS Security Setup 44 EWS Network Setup 46 EWS Diagnostics 46 Interpreting the Gap/Mark Sensor Readings 46 Support Tools 48 Using the Printer...
Afinia Choosing Label Media Ensure that the label media meets the requirements for the printer (Table 1). Table 1 Media specifications Media Type and Dimensions Media type Gloss, semi‐gloss, and matte. Label width 2.0” to 8.5” (50.8 mm to 215.9 mm) Label length Continuous/Roll‐to‐Roll: Maximum 40” (1.016 m) Roll to Cut/Print and Present: Maximum 8" (203.2mm) Label thickness Maximum 0.01” (0.3 mm, including liner) Minimum 0.005” (0.13 mm) Core size Requires 3” (76.2 mm) Roll diameter Maximum 8” (203.2 mm) Media Handling Print mode • Roll to cut • Print and present (non‐peel) • Roll to roll Detection • Gap • Continuous • Black mark (3mm wide, 25.4mm long on left) Figure 1 Media Roll Coating on the outside Minimum Maximum 3.0” (76.0 mm) cardboard core 3.0” (76.0 mm) cardboard core...
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L801 Label Printer Figure 2 Gap (Transmissive) Media Minimum Maximum 0.125”(3.0 mm) 0.3” (8.0 mm) 2.0” (50.8 mm) 2.0” (50.8 mm) 8.5” (216.0 mm) 2.0” (50.8 mm) 40.0” (1.016 m) Direction of travel through printer as seen from above Figure 3 Black Mark (Reflective) Media Reverse side of tag stock Minimum Maximum 2.0” (50.8 mm) 8.5” (216.0 mm) 2.0” (50.8 mm) 40.0” (1016.0 mm) 1.0” (25.4 mm) 8.5” (216.0 mm) 0.125” (3.0 mm) 0.3” (8.0 mm) Direction of travel through printer as seen from below Using the Printer...
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Afinia Print Test Page The Barcodes test page is formatted for 4" x 4" labels (inter‐label gap, black‐mark, or continuous). Larger labels may be used. On the control panel, select (Config) MAINTENANCE PRINT TEST PAGE > > > Barcodes. Sample Barcodes Test Page Printer Online (Config) CONFIGURATION 2. MAINTENANCE (Select) MAINTENANCE 1. PRINT TEST PAGE (Select) PRINT TEST PAGE 1. Barcodes (Select) A successful test print includes: • Barcodes are readable • Letters and numbers are readable • No ink smearing, color mixing, or streaks • Label is printed in black with no other color visible...
L801 Label Printer Printing Labels The printer is ready to print when the control panel displays Printer Online. 1. Select the Print command from your application. 2. Select the printer and click the Setup, Properties or similar button. The print settings displayed are the defaults that were set in the printer driver. 3. Change the print settings if needed. NOTE: Ensure the media settings (e.g. label size) match the media loaded in the printer. 4. Print the document. Any changes to the settings only apply to the current print job. Once you exit the application, the changes are lost. Make the changes in the printer driver if you wish to keep the settings as the default for all print jobs. Change Default Settings in Printer Driver To select the default print settings that will be used for all print jobs: 1. From the Windows Start menu, select Devices and Printers*. 2. Right‐click the printer, and select Printing preferences. The printing preferences contain the tabs as shown in Figure 4. 3. Make the changes and click OK to save. It is recommended that any adjustments needed for individual print jobs should be performed using the drivers. * For Windows 7. The steps may differ for other Windows versions. Using the Printer...
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Afinia Figure 4 Printing Preferences Print pages without any gap (continuous media only). Render entire document to disk before sending to the printer. Select this option if labels are skipped when printing large files. Select Print Pause if labels are skipped when printing to small labels. Select Mask Optimization to remove print artifacts when using multi‐layer image files. Color Selection Select Color to print the same colors displayed in application Select Greyscale to print in black and shades of grey (composite color) Select Black Only to use only black ink Position Adjustment Adjust horizontal and vertical print position. See Adjusting Alignment for Printing on page 30. Media Layout Offset Adjustment Select whether the current label stock includes a gap between the labels, has a black mark between Set the Top of Form, the labels, or is continuous stock. Bottom of Form, Left Edge, and Cutter offsets. Used to specify the label size sensing mechanism. See Adjusting Alignment for Printing on page 30. Page Cutting Sheets Per Cut – Cut after printing the specified number of labels. Print and Present – Print, cut, and present label. Remove the label to continue printing. Roll to Roll – Select from these Roll to Roll options if a rewinder is used (in order shown): • First label will be blank •...
L801 Label Printer Selecting the Media Type Selecting the media type that matches the media you are printing on will usually give the best print results. The L801 and L801 Plus models include different media types. L801 Media Types Select this Media Type When you are printing : Plain Paper Plain (uncoated) paper and labels Matte Coated Label Matte coated labels Matte Coated Paper Matte coated paper Glossy Label Glossy labels; optimized print quality and dry time Premium Gloss Label Glossy labels; uses more ink for better color L801 Plus Media Types Select this Media Type Profile Description MOP Matte Label Standard Matte profile For use with Matte label stock MOP Matte Label 1 Enhanced Matte profile; lower ink usage For use with Matte label stock MOP Glossy Label Standard Glossy profile For use with Glossy label stock MOP Premium Glossy Label Standard Premium Glossy profile For use with Glossy label stock MOP Premium Glossy Label 1 Enhanced Premium Glossy profile; lower ink usage For use with Glossy label stock MOP Premium Glossy Label 2 Enhanced Premium Glossy profile; minimal ink usage For use with Glossy label stock Using the Printer...
Afinia Adjusting Alignment for Printing Always print a few test labels to check the alignment of the image. If the image is not centered, adjust the Top of Form and/or Left Edge offsets. A positive value for Top of Form adjusts the image towards the top of the label. A positive value for Left Edge adjusts the image towards the left of the label. – a_Position_Adjustments.png Left – Right NOTE: Adjustment values entered in the driver and using the control panel are cumulative. The corresponding values are added together. If you have already made the correct adjustments in one location, you do not need to enter them in the other. Using the Printer...
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L801 Label Printer Adjust Alignment from Printer Driver The offset settings are found on the Media tab, in the Position Adjustment and Offset Adjustment sections. Use the controls to enter in the adjustments necessary to center the printed image on the label and adjust the position of the cuts. Adjustment values entered in the driver and using the control panel or are cumulative. The corresponding values are added together. If you have already made the correct adjustments in one location, you do not need to enter them in the other. Adjust Alignment from Control Panel This setting requires security Level 1 (supervisor) or higher. Select the security level before you proceed (see Selecting the Security Level on page 12). 1. On the control panel, select (Config) > ADJUST OFFSET > TOP OF FORM or LEFT EDGE. 2. Set the offset value. 3. Press to return to the main menu. (Config) The offsets in the Control Panel CONFIGURATION can also be accessed using the EWS interface. See Embedded 6. ADJUST OFFSET Web Server (EWS) on page 36. (Select) ADJUST OFFSET 1.
Afinia Printing Borderless (Full‐Bleed) Labels The usual approach to borderless printing is to prepare an image slightly larger than the die‐cut label size, then center the larger image over the label so that it prints over the edges. Both the image AND the custom label size in the driver need to be larger than the die‐cut label. Note the following: • This method requires fine‐tuning of the printing position, which will be difficult if the label gap is very small e.g. 0.1” (3 mm). • As the maximum label width is 8.5” (215.9 mm), it is also difficult to print borderless labels of this size. This method works best when the label width plus bleed allowance does not exceed 8.5” (215.9 mm). • Print at 6 IPS only. • You may need to fine‐tune the Top of Form/Bottom of Form/Left Edge offset on the control panel for each label size. For example, the offsets for a 6” x 4” label may be different from a 2” x 2.5” label. Hence, you need to record the offsets used for each label size. Adjustments for Borderless Printing 1. On the General tab of the printer driver (Figure 4), click Custom Sizes to set the page size slightly larger than the die‐cut label (about 0.01” or 0.2 mm in both direction). The artwork and the custom size in the driver must match each other. Select Print Speed of 6 IPS and enable Borderless. 2. On the Media tab, adjust the Left Edge to center the image on the label. 3. Print a few labels to check the print position. Fine‐tune using the printer control panel: ADJUST OFFSET (Config) Top of Form/Bottom of Form/Left Edge EXAMPLE: Left Edge: Horizontal adjustment –...
L801 Label Printer Color Adjustment Settings Use the Color Adjustment tab to increase or decrease the color Gain or Offset for each color. You must check the Gain and Offset checkboxes both to enable the controls and for the adjustments to be applied; if unchecked, the defaults (0%) will be used. You can drag the slider bars, use the left‐right arrows on your keyboard to move the selected slider, or enter specific values into the percentage fields. Values can range from ‐100% to +100%. Increasing the Gain or Offset will increase the ink usage for the color(s) changed. The example image on the right side will show the differences between the original and adjusted settings. Using the Printer...
Afinia Import/Export Custom Media Size Settings Any custom media size settings will be lost if the printer driver is updated. Make a backup copy of these settings by saving them to a file. At any time when you update the printer driver, you may re‐import these settings from the backup file. Import Custom media size settings 1. On the Import/Export tab of the printer driver, select Media Sizes. 2. Click Import. Select the file that you wish to import your settings and click Open Export Custom media size settings 1. On the Import/Export tab of the printer driver, select Media Sizes. 2. Click Export. 3. Enter a filename and click Save. Select this option Using the Printer...
L801 Label Printer Turning Off the Printer Always use the Power button to turn off the printer. CAUTION: Removing power to the printer in any other manner may damage the printer. 1. Press the Power button on the control panel, then press (Select) to confirm. Printer Online SWITCH OFF 1. Confirm 2. Wait for the LCD display on the control panel to turn off, then turn off the Power switch at the back of the printer. During a normal shutdown, the printer will service the printhead and save data to the memory before turning off. If the Printer Will Not Switch Off If the printer does not respond when you press the Power button, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. The printer should switch off. However, it will not be able to perform the normal shutdown processes. Do not use this option unless it is absolutely necessary. Using the Printer...
Afinia Software Tools • Embedded Web Server (EWS) • EWS Security Setup • Support Tools Embedded Web Server (EWS) The Embedded Web Server (EWS)* provides remote access to the printer to monitor the printer status and check usage metrics via an internet browser. The administrator can also log in to view additional information and change various settings. 1. On the Windows Start menu, select Afinia > Afinia L801 Label Printer > Toolbox or Afinia > Afinia L801 Plus Label Printer > Toolbox. If the printer is installed on the network, enter the IP address in a web browser* on any PC on the network and skip step 2. 2. Click Afinia L801 / L801 Plus Label Printer to open the EWS*. The EWS displays printer information and usage metrics on the Printer Status page. Click Login to log in for full access to all the EWS pages (described in Table 2). * Recommended: Internet Explorer 8/Firefox 15 or later, at 1280 x 700 or higher resolution. Requires Java plug‐in enabled in browser. Using the Printer...
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L801 Label Printer Table 2 EWS pages EWS Page Description Printer Status Access to printer information, ink levels, usage metrics, and Remote Control Panel. Also includes the current printer settings. Security Setup (See EWS Security Setup on page 44.) Change Password Set the passwords for accessing the following: • Embedded Web Server (EWS). 3 to 12 alphanumeric characters. No special characters. • Level 1 (Supervisor) security on control panel. • Level 2 (Administrator) security on control panel. The control panel password must contain 3 digits. Printer Settings Set the minimum security level allowed to access the following protected settings: • Language • LCD Brightness/Contrast • Sensor Sensitivity Network Setup Network settings for the printer. Diagnostics Perform diagnostics & print a PQ test plot Labels Select the media type ‐ Continuous, Gap or Black Mark for printing all the internal pages generated by the printer (i.e. Configuration Page, Network Settings Page and diagnostic test plots). Using the Printer...
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Afinia Table 2 EWS pages EWS Page Description Sensor Threshold You can run a length of labels (about 1m or 40”) to record Values the readings of the Gap/Mark sensor without actually printing. The printer will output a Comma Delimited Text (.csv) file containing the measurements. You can then plot these readings and analyze if there is sufficient contrast for the printer to reliably detect the inter‐gap/black mark. You may then adjust the sensitivity of the sensor to improve the detection. Follow the sequence below to run the test, 1. Select the Test media type. 2. Specify the length of the label (min. 1”) and click Submit to apply the value. 3. Load the media. 4. Click TEST for run the test. 5. Save the resulting .csv file and import into MS Excel or any spreadsheet to plot the reading chart. Alternatively, you may also click on GRAPH to plot the readings over the length of the media. 6. See Interpreting the Gap/Mark Sensor Readings on page 46 Note: The label will be cut and unloaded after the test Override Auto Set a threshold value for the Gap or Black mark sensor, Sensor Threshold usually with non‐rectangular label stock. Click Submit to send the new value to the printer. Use this in conjunction with the Sensor Threshold Values ...
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L801 Label Printer Table 2 EWS pages EWS Page Description Advanced Settings 1 Remote commands • Restart printer Turn the printer off and on. • Reset to default settings Reset settings to the factory defaults. • Zero the tilt sensor Sets the Tilt Sensor so that the current reading is the zero mark. • Synchronize printer date and time with host PC Set the printer date and time by synchronizing with the host PC. Click Submit to send the selected command to the printer. Mid Job Servicing Applies to roll‐to‐roll printing only. Interval Choose from the four options to determine how frequently the printer will perform a servicing routine during printing. Unless the Disable option is selected, printing will pause, the servicing will occur, then printing resumes Keep Unused Disable or select the firing frequency of unused printhead Printhead Nozzles nozzles to keep them hydrated. By default, Automatic mode Wet Setting is selected, which algorithmically assigns a fixed frequency suitable for each print mode. Other Settings • Retract media when printer is idle for 10 or 30 minutes When the media remains in the printer for some time, it may become deformed and affects the print quality. To avoid this, select this option. ...
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Afinia Table 2 EWS pages EWS Page Description Other settings • Use fixed USB ID When enabled, the Host PC uses a fixed internal USB ID instead of assigning a different USB ID to each printer in the Plug‐N‐Play setup process. Enable this option if you need to hot‐swap printers on a PC. • Enable Enhanced Fast‐Time‐To‐First Label (ETTFL) Trade off some printhead cleaning routines before the start of a print job to reduce the time of the first printout in the Print and Hold mode. • Enable Extended Printhead Clean Cycle at the End‐of‐Job This option adds a Normal printhead clean cycle to the standard cleaning sequence at the End‐of‐Job. • Enable Ink spit every 10 min in standby mode Enable this option when the printer is used in a dry environment, characterized by low humidity (~35% RH) and low temperature. (~15 C or 59 • Enable Maintenance Module Servicing message When checked, the printer will display an error to notify the user if there is an issue encountered with the Maintenance Module which will affect print quality. The user can service the module at that time. • Enable SMART nozzle health extender algorithm When enabled, the printer prints repetitive (image) labels using a group of adjacent nozzles in the printhead instead of using the same each time. This helps extend the printhead life. However, this causes a gradual shift of the image up to 1mm to the left (viewing from the ...
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L801 Label Printer Table 2 EWS pages EWS Page Description Other Settings • Enable support for translucent synthetic media in continuous print mode. (continued) This prevents the printer from flagging a false <No Media> error with semi‐opaque continuous media. For this mode to work, the reflective sensor readings (a2d_refl) must be below 140 when measured using the option <Run Sensor Threshold Test> on the Diagnostics EWS page. • Enable print over label gap and black mark When this option is enabled, the printer will continue to print the image even when it detects that the image is longer than either the distance between 2 consecutive black marks on continuous media or the label height for gap media. By default, this option is disabled. • Enable Memjet TPS algorithm for printhead When this option is enabled, the printer will reduce the thermal energy for the printhead during power up. This helps prolong the printhead life. This may result in more discrete transition between color tones (or gradient). Do not enable this option if your label design has solid color blocks or tone gradient. Changing this setting requires a printer reboot. • Do not unload media on power off When enabled, the printer will not unload the media when the printer powers down. Please note that leaving the media at the input for a long period of time may cause the media to curl and result in a jam. • Improve gap detection for thick liners Typical label stock liner is about 0.06mm or 0.0015”. For ...
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Afinia Table 2 EWS pages EWS Page Description Other Settings • Disable COM port When enabled, the printer will ignore or not transmit (continued) signals through the COM port, which is used mainly for debugging. • Disable Input sensor detection while printing When enabled, the printer will ignore the input sensor. Used to keep the printer from a false EOR when using label stock with a thick liner that makes gap or black mark detection difficult. • Print blank page after every job in Multiple Job Queue When enabled, the printer will skip a label at the beginning of each job in the queue. • Enable advanced End of Roll handling When the printer detects an End of Roll while printing Roll‐to‐Roll with a label in the cutter module, enabling this feature will pause the printer to allow the user to release the media from the core and print the last label. The user will need to press the eject button on the control panel when this occurs. Advanced Settings 2 Printer Pause • Pause: The duration between prints. Settings When the printer is in Pause mode, the printer prints a label at the specified time interval. • Print and Present: The duration between end of Print. and when the printhead is moved to the capped position When the printer is in Print and Present mode, the ...
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L801 Label Printer Table 2 EWS pages EWS Page Description Unwinder Settings • Disable Unwinder Enable this option when using an external unwinder. • Invert rotation of Unwinder Enable this option when using Face‐in label stock. • Disable label length check when loading a new label stock. When this option is disabled, the printer skips the step of checking the label length of a newly loaded label stock. • Minimize TOF offset for 1st Label Enable this option only if you find that the TOF offset (that happens with the first label of the roll) needs to be minimized as much as possible. Media Gap Setting • Set inter label gap for continuous media Click Submit to apply the new value. • Set maximum gap between labels 3mm (0.125”) is standard for Gap labels. If you are not using standard Gap labels, enter the new value here and click Submit to apply. Fine‐tune linefeed • Enter media correction factor calibration Fine adjustment for linefeed. Enter a compensating (stretch) factor calculated as follows, Factor = (Printed Length ÷ Image Length) * 1,000,000 Lengths are in millimeters Wiper Maintenance Specify the time interval for the wiper to clean itself. Use Schedule this option if the printer is operating in a dry environment ...
Afinia EWS Printer Status There are three pages on the Printer Status section, Information, Ink Level, and Local Settings. Information The Information page will provide the Model, Print Engine ID, Firmware Version, Printer Status, and Printed Length. The Serial Number of the printhead is displayed, along with the number of labels printed by the current head. In addition, the Total Labels Printed and Total Cuts Made are listed. You can reset these last two counters independently by selecting the one to be reset from the drop‐down list and clicking the Reset button. You can also access the Remote Control Panel, which echoes the functionality of the printer’s control panel, from this page. Ink Level The Ink Level page will show you the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge. In addition, the Ink Cost can be specified, which will then be used to determine the Ink Estimate in the Ink Usage section below when the Submit button is clicked. The usage can be exported to a file in .csv format. Local Settings The Local Settings page will give you the current settings for the Print by External Trigger (On/Off), Unit (inch/mm), the four offsets, the LCD Contrast and Brightness, the Label Gap Sensor Sensitivity, and the Black Mark Sensor Sensitivity. Any changes to these settings can also be performed on the control panel (actual or remote) or, when applicable, in the drivers. EWS Security Setup The Afinia L801 printer has three levels of security. See Selecting the Security Level on page 12 for the list of security restrictions. Security Level Description Level 0 The printer powers up in level 0 by default, which allows users to (operator) access all the functions needed to print, but not to change printer parameters via the control panel. Level 1 The user can access certain printer parameters. A password is (supervisor) required to access this level. Level 2 All parameters are enabled. A password is required to access this (administrator) level.
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L801 Label Printer Change Passwords 1. Log in to the EWS. a On the Windows Start menu, select Afinia > Afinia L801 / L801 Plus Label Printer > Toolbox. b Click Afinia L801 / L801 Plus Label Printer to launch the default web browser and open the EWS for your printer. c Click Login to log in with your admin password. 2. Select Security Setup, then select Printer Password. 3. Set the password and click Submit. • The EWS password can have 3 to 12 alphanumeric characters. Special characters are not allowed. • The control panel password must contain 3 digits. Change Security Level for Printer Settings The administrator can change the security level for the following protected printer settings, which are enabled at Level 1 by default. 1. Log in to the EWS. 2. Select Security Setup followed by Printer Security. 3. From the dropdown list, select the minimum security level allowed to access each setting. For example, if you set Language to Level 0 ‐ Operator, then all security levels will have access to this setting. Using the Printer...
Afinia 4. Click Submit. EWS Network Setup The Network Setup page can be used to change the IP information. The same settings can also be changed from the control panel. Select either Continuous or Gap for the Media Layout. EWS Diagnostics The Diagnostics page can be used to send test prints to the printer. These are the same test prints available in the control panel. Interpreting the Gap/Mark Sensor Readings To view a chart of the results once the Test run has been performed, click the GRAPH link on the Diagnostics page of the EWS (see Sensor Threshold Values on page 38). Alternately, import the test result .csv file into MS Excel (or any spreadsheet) using comma as the delimiter from the Diagnostics tab in the EWS. Columns “a2d_refl” and “a2d_st” contain the gap (transmissive) and mark (reflective) sensor readings respectively. Next, create a line graph using the appropriate column of data. There are 3 possible types of plot: 1. Good ‐ Sharp spikes at regular intervals indicating the sensors can clearly detect the gap or mark on the media. 2. Noisy ‐ Imperfect spikes at regular intervals indicate the printer may be erroneously detecting the Top‐of‐Form. For more reliable detection, reduce the sensitivity of the appropriate sensor to achieve a plot that is close to Normal. 3. Bad ‐ Readings are not distinctive. ...
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L801 Label Printer sensitivity, this indicates that there is insufficient contrast between the gap (or mark) and the liner. In such a case, the media is incompatible with the printer. Using the Printer...
Afinia Support Tools On the Windows Start menu, select Afinia > Afinia L801 / L801 Plus Label Printer > Support Tools. The Support Tools consist of the following: • Get Tech Support: Opens the Afinia Label Printer Technical Support web page. • Buy Consumables: Opens the consumables web page for you to purchase ink supplies online. • Update Firmware: Used to select the update file for the printer firmware. Consult Technical Support before performing a firmware update. • Get Printer Info: Displays a log of printer activity and errors. This may be required when you contact Technical Support. • Contact Info: Allows you to save your contact information, which will be included in the Printer Info log. Using the Printer...
Chapter 3 Printer Maintenance Guidelines for Preventive Maintenance 50 Replacing an Ink Cartridge 51 Cleaning the Printhead 52 Replacing the Printhead 53 Opening/Closing the Clamshell 56 Cleaning Debris from the Cutting Zone 57 Cleaning the Sensors 58 Cleaning the Media Guide 60 Replacing the Service Station 61 Replacing the Aerosol Fan Filter 64 Replacing the Waste Ink Absorber 65 Printer Maintenance...
Afinia Guidelines for Preventive Maintenance Recommended maintenance depends on the print mode that is most frequently used. If you mostly print Roll to Roll (≥80%), refer to Table 3. Otherwise, see Table 4. Inspect means to check the condition and replace if necessary. Note that these are general guidelines for preventive maintenance. As operating conditions for your printer may differ, adjust your maintenance schedule accordingly. Maintenance items not on the tables below should be performed on an as‐needed basis. These maintenance items will be covered before the scheduled maintenance. Table 3 Maintenance Schedule: For ≥80% Roll to Roll Operation Part Part Number Every 1M inches Every 2.5M inches Every 5M inches (25,400 m) (63,500 m) (122,500 m) Sensors – Clean – – Media Guide – Clean – – Service Station 22929 Inspect Replace – Aerosol Fan Guard 22943 – Replace – Waste Ink Absorber ...
L801 Label Printer Replacing an Ink Cartridge 1. Open the front cover of the printer. 2. Open the latch and remove the empty ink cartridge. 3. Insert the new cartridge and close the latch. 4. Close the front cover. NOTE: Dispose of the empty ink cartridge according to local regulations. Printer Maintenance...
Afinia Cleaning the Printhead The printer provides three automated cleaning cycles for the printhead: Normal, Extended, and Extreme. Always start with the Normal cleaning cycle and proceed to the next level only if print quality does not improve. 1. On the control panel, select (Config) Printhead Clean Normal. > > > Printer Online (Config) CONFIGURATION 3. PRINTHEAD (Select) PRINTHEAD 1. CLEAN (Select) CLEAN 1. Normal (Select) 2. After the cleaning is completed, try printing again. 3. If issues persist, perform again selecting the Extended cleaning cycle. After cleaning is complete, try printing again. 4. If issues still persist, perform an Extreme cleaning. NOTE: Extreme cleaning should not be performed unless absolutely necessary, as it may shorten the life of the printhead. 5. If issues still persist, the printhead should be replaced.
L801 Label Printer Replacing the Printhead 1. Open the printer top cover. 2. On the control panel, select (Config) Printhead > > Replace. Wait for the printhead latch to be released, then open the latch fully. Do not open latch before it is released! 3. Hold the printhead by the handle and push it toward the printhead latch. Once the printhead is released, lift it out of the printer. Replace the Nozzle Cover onto the removed printhead. NOTE: Dispose of the old printhead according to local regulations. Printer Maintenance...
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Afinia 4. Remove the new printhead from its packaging. Do not touch the ink couplings, ink couplings electrical contacts, or nozzles. Do not discard the cover! It should be replaced if the printhead is removed from the printer. Slowly remove tape from electrical contacts nozzles electrical contacts No less than 45° Slowly remove tape from nozzles 5. Slide the printhead into the slot. Push it toward the front of the printer. It should snap into place. Printer Maintenance...
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L801 Label Printer 6. Close the printhead latch. Check that ink is flowing through the tubes on both sides of the printhead (circled above). 7. Close the top cover. Printer Maintenance...
Afinia Opening/Closing the Clamshell In the following procedures you may need to open the clamshell in order to access the areas inside the printer. NOTE: If you will have the clamshell open for more than 5‐10 minutes, remove the printhead to ensure the printhead remains healthy. See Replacing the Printhead on page 53. Opening the Clamshell 1. Open the top cover. 2. Squeeze the latches on either side of the clamshell and open the clamshell to its highest position. squeeze clamshell latches Clamshell open Closing the Clamshell Squeeze and hold the clamshell latches while you gently lower the clamshell back into place. Do not allow the clamshell to drop when closing it. Printer Maintenance...
L801 Label Printer Cleaning Debris from the Cutting Zone Clear all debris from the cutting zone to avoid contaminating the print zone, especially fine dust particles. Turn off power to the printer. See Turning Off the Printer on page 35. 2. Open the top cover. 3. Vacuum any debris from the cutting zone (shown below in green). cutter path 4. Open the clamshell and also check below the cutting zone, at the bottom of the printer and in front of the ink cartridges. 5. Close the clamshell and top cover. 6. Open the front cover and remove any cutting debris. Printer Maintenance...
Afinia Cleaning the Sensors Always keep the media path clean as accumulated dust can affect printing. 1. Open the clamshell to its highest position. 2. Turn off power to the printer. See Turning Off the Printer on page 35. 3. Vacuum any dust or debris from the sensors. Use the rollers to help you locate the sensors as shown in Figure 5. 4. Clean ink from the TOF sensor if the sensor appears dull a Fold a lint‐free cloth to form a tip and lightly moisten with de‐ionized water. Insert it in the opening to clean the TOF sensor. b Repeat with a clean part of the cloth if necessary. c Let the sensor dry before continuing. 5. Vacuum any paper dust or debris from the print zone. Figure 5 Location of sensors second roller first roller Transmissive and reflective sensors behind the second roller TOF sensor behind the first roller 6. Close the Clamshell. Printer Maintenance...
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L801 Label Printer 7. Clean any debris from the Exit Sensor, which is located near the front right side of the top of the clamshell. Exit sensor on top of clamshell 8. Close the top cover. Turn the printer back on. Printer Maintenance...
Afinia Cleaning the Media Guide Excess ink on the Media Guide can affect print quality. 1. Remove the printhead. See Replacing the Printhead on page 53. 2. Open the clamshell to its highest position. 3. Slide the white plastic Media Guide to the right. When it will not move further, gently pull down on the guide. Media Guide 4. Clean any ink residue from the Media Guide by rinsing with water and drying thoroughly. 5. Line the Media Guide slots up with the metal tabs on the bottom of the clamshell and push the guide back on. Slide guide to the left until it stops. 6. Close the Clamshell. 7. Reinstall the printhead and close the top cover. Printer Maintenance...
L801 Label Printer Replacing the Service Station NOTE: Before you begin, remove the printhead and cap it with the orange protective cover, but do not close the latch after removing the printhead. See Replacing the Printhead on page 53. Tools • Nitrile powder‐free gloves • T20 Torx driver • Disposable towels Removal 1. Manually Open the clamshell to its highest position. 2. On the control panel, select (Config) Service Station Eject. Wait for the printer to > > eject the service station. 3. Move service station towards front of printer. Press the Power button on the control panel to turn off the printer. See Turning Off the Printer on page 35. 5. Turn off the Power switch at the back of the printer and unplug the power cord. 6. Remove the front panel: a Use a T20 Torx driver to remove the four screws (labeled 1 to 4) securing the front panel. b Release the front panel and disconnect the two cables behind the control panel. cables behind control panel Printer Maintenance...
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Afinia 7. Pull the service station forward until you can disconnect the flex cable to the wiper motor. Loosen the clip on the connector (Figure 6) to release the flex cable. clip flex cable Ensure that the flex cable does not come into contact with any metallic surface. If it is touching metal and the printer is accidentally turned on, it will short the controller circuit and damage the printer. Take care when handling the service station. Ink may spill when you tilt the service station. Never turn on the Printer with the Service Station disconnected!!! NOTE: Dispose of the old service station according to local regulations. Installation 8. Insert the flex cable into the connector on the new service station and push in the clip to secure it. Figure 6 Flex cable to connector on service station flex cable clip Printer Maintenance...
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L801 Label Printer 9. Carefully align the service station with the guide rails and slide it into the print engine. guide rail guide rail 10.Manually rotate the positioning gear backwards while uniformly pushing the service station to move the service station into the print engine. Figure 7 Positioning gear for service station 11.Reinstall the front panel: Reconnect the two cables to the front panel and replace the screws. 12. Close the clamshell 13. Install the printhead, close the blue latch, and close the covers. 14. Plug the power cord back in and turn the printer on. Never turn on the Printer with the Service Station disconnected!!! Printer Maintenance...
Afinia Replacing the Aerosol Fan Filter As a general guideline, replace the aerosol fan filter every six months. Tools • Nitrile powder‐free gloves • Flat‐headed screwdriver 1. Turn off power to the printer. See Turning Off the Printer on page 35. 2. Open the clamshell to its highest position. 3. Insert the tip of a flat‐blade screwdriver into the slot at the corner of the aerosol fan assembly, and pry the cover off. 4. Remove the filter (Figure 8) and replace it with a new one. 5. Snap the cover back into place on the aerosol fan assembly. 6. Close the clamshell and top cover. Turn the printer back on. Figure 8 Fan assembly slot aerosol fan assembly cover filter Printer Maintenance...
L801 Label Printer Replacing the Waste Ink Absorber Tools • Nitrile powder‐free gloves 1. Open the front cover of the printer. 2. Squeeze the latches on both sides of the waste ink absorber and pull it out. 3. Remove the waste ink absorber. 4. Slide the new waste ink absorber into the printer. Push it in until it clicks into place. 5. Close the front cover. NOTE: Take care when replacing the waste ink absorber to avoid staining hands and clothing. Dispose of the used waste ink absorber according to local regulations. Printer Maintenance...
Afinia If Error Messages Appear If error messages are displayed on the printer control panel, check the following table for the solution. Error Message Possible Cause Solution Clamshell Open The clamshell is open. Close the clamshell. The clamshell sensor is damaged Contact Technical Support for part replacement. End of Roll End of roll is detected. Load a new roll of labels. Front Cover Open The front cover is open. Close the front cover. Jammed Cutter Debris in the cutting zone. 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cable. 2. Clean any debris from the cutting zone. See Cleaning Debris from the Cutting Zone on page 57 for details. Jammed Media The labels are jammed or cannot Clear the jam and reload the media. feed into the printer. See Clearing a Media Jam on page 74. Media used exceeds the maximum ...
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L801 Label Printer Error Message Possible Cause Solution Media Cover Open The media cover is open. Close media cover. The cover sensor is damaged Contact Technical Support for part replacement. Missing Ink Tank The ink cartridge is not installed or Install a genuine ink cartridge. If the problem not a genuine ink cartridge from persists, contact Technical Support. the manufacturer (OEM). The Ink cartridge is not properly 1. Remove and re‐insert the ink cartridge. installed. 2. Wait 10‐15s for detection. If the ink tank remains undetected, repeat the process. 3. If the ink tank remains undetected after the third attempt. Restart the printer and repeat step (1) & (2). 4. If the problem persists, contact Technical Support. The ink cartridge is faulty. Replace the ink cartridge. The electrical contact is obstructed Clean contact with a lint free cloth and re‐insert. or dirty. The ink cartridge latch is damaged Contact Technical Support for part replacement. or cannot be closed properly. Missing Printhead The printhead is not installed or Install a genuine printhead. If the problem not a genuine printhead from the ...
Afinia Poor Print Quality or Incorrect Printout Problem Possible Cause Solution Long stripes of missing Ink nozzles are blocked. See Clearing Clogged Ink Nozzles on page 74. print or vertical light streaks on several labels Printed barcode cannot The media is not suitable for Replace the media. See Choosing Label Media be scanned use in this printer. on page 24. The barcode is too small. Adjust the size of the barcode. Ink nozzles are clogged and the See Clearing Clogged Ink Nozzles on page 74. barcode did not print properly. Ink is smudged on the The media is not suitable for Replace the media. See Choosing Label Media labels use in this printer. on page 24. Accumulated ink in the print 1. Open the clamshell and inspect the print zone. zone (Figure 9). 2. Lightly moisten a a lint‐free cloth with de‐ionized water and gently clean off any ink from the print zone and printhead. 3. Close the clamshell. The media is curled and ...
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L801 Label Printer Problem Possible Cause Solution Mixed or muddy colors The printhead is dirty. 1. Run Extended cleaning cycle from the control panel ( (Config) MAINTENANCE CLEAN Extended). If print quality shows some improvement, repeat Extended cleaning until the print quality is satisfactory. If print quality does not improve, open the clamshell and check for patches of wet ink on the printhead. 3. Use a lint‐free cloth to absorb the ink. Avoid touching the neighboring nozzles. 4. Check the print quality. Run Extended cleaning cycle if necessary. Color ink cartridges are dirty. 1. Remove the yellow (Y) ink cartridge from the printer. 2. Check the color of the ink through the ink level prism. ink level prism If the ink color is very dark (black) instead of yellow or iodine, replace all three color ink cartridges. Position of printed ...
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Afinia Problem Possible Cause Solution Mis‐registration or Media settings do not match Make sure the settings are correct for the media labels are skipped the media loaded in the printer. (e.g. media size and orientation). The media does not meet the See Choosing Label Media on page 24 for the specifications. media specifications. The printer is unable to 1. Clean the sensors. See Cleaning the Sensors correctly detect the inter‐label on page 58. gap or black mark. 2. If the problem persists, adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. See Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity on page 77. Labels are skipped The printer is unable to Adjust the media size in the printer driver: when printing roll to correctly detect the inter‐label reduce the height by 0.1” (3 mm). roll on media with black black mark. mark Troubleshooting...
L801 Label Printer Other Printing Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Printer feeds media without Media settings do not match Make sure the Media Layout setting (gap, printing and then displays the media loaded in the black mark, or continuous) in the printer No Media or Wrong media printer. driver matches the media used. See Change on the LCD. Default Settings in Printer Driver on page 27 The media does not meet the See Choosing Label Media on page 24 for the specifications. media specifications. The printer is unable to Clean the sensors. See Cleaning the correctly detect the inter‐label Sensors on page 58. gap or black mark. 2. If the problem persists, adjust the sensitivity of the sensors. See Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity on page 77. Changes made using the The changes were not saved 1. Try changing the parameter again. control panel did not take properly due to user or 2. If the problem persists, reset the printer. ...
Afinia Clearing a Media Jam 1. Open the media cover. 2. Cut off the jammed media from the media roll. 3. Open the clamshell to its highest position. 4. Remove the jammed media from inside the printer. 5. Clean any label debris from the sensors and print zone. See Cleaning the Sensors on page 58. 6. Close the clamshell and top cover. 7. Reload the media. Clearing Clogged Ink Nozzles Long stripes of missing print or vertical light streaks on several labels may be an indication of clogged ink nozzles. Follow the procedure below to clear the ink nozzles. After each step, print and check the print quality. Proceed to the next step only if the problem persists. 1. Open the clamshell and inspect the print zone (the area below the clamshell as shown in Figure 9). Vacuum any dust or debris from the area. NOTE: Do NOT clean the printhead at this point. Figure 9 Print zone clamshell printhead print zone Troubleshooting...
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L801 Label Printer 2. From the control panel, run Normal printhead cleaning. (Config) > MAINTENANCE > CLEAN > Normal) • If print quality shows some improvement, repeat Normal cleaning until the print quality is satisfactory. • If print quality does not improve, continue with step 3. 3. Run the Extended cleaning cycle from the control panel. • If print quality shows some improvement, repeat Extended cleaning until the print quality is satisfactory. • If print quality does not improve, continue with step 4. 4. Run the Extreme cleaning cycle from the control panel. • If print quality shows some improvement, repeat Extended cleaning until the print quality is satisfactory. • If print quality does not improve, continue with step 5. 5. Open the clamshell and inspect the printhead. Lightly moisten a lint‐free cloth with de‐ionized water and gently blot off any ink. Do not wipe side‐to‐side, as this may mix colors from one nozzle into others. If no ink is visible, gently wipe the ink nozzles from one side to the other. 6. Change the printhead. Contact Technical Support if the issues persist. Troubleshooting...
Afinia Color Mixing Recovery If the colors appear muddy or dull, excess ink may be building up on the printhead. If this occurs, perform the following steps. 1. Run the Extended cleaning cycle one time, then print several labels. If the print quality shows improvement, repeat until color quality has recovered 2. If the print quality doesn’t improve, open the clamshell and inspect the printhead for excessive ink (the area below the clamshell as shown in Figure 10). 3. If you see excess ink on the printhead, gently tap the affected area of the printhead with a lint‐free cloth, taking care to only touch the area with excess ink. Do not rub the printhead. 4. Close the clamshell and top cover, the re‐check the print quality. Run an Extended cleaning cycle again; if print quality improves, repeat the cleaning until color quality has recovered. 5. If the print quality is not improving, contact Technical Support. Figure 10 Excess ink on Printhead clamshell Excess ink on printhead NOTE: If color mixing occurs only on the label immediately after servicing occurs when printing Roll‐to‐Roll, increasing the Mid Job Servicing Interval may resolve the problem. See Mid Job Servicing Interval on page 39. Troubleshooting...
L801 Label Printer Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity Adjust the sensor sensitivity if you encounter the following problems: • The printer keeps feeding media and does not print. This may be because the printer is unable to detect the gap or black mark between labels and the sensor sensitivity needs to be increased. • The printer does not position the media correctly for printing because it detects a “false” gap or mark. In this case the sensor sensitivity needs to be decreased. Generally sensor sensitivity may need to be increased when the liner is thicker and decreased when the liner is thinner. The sensor settings require security Level 2 (administrator). Select the security level before you proceed (see Selecting the Security Level on page 12). 1. On the control panel, select (Config) SENSOR TRANSMISSIVE (for inter‐label gap) > > or REFLECTIVE (for black mark). 2. Set the sensitivity level. Printer Online (Config) CONFIGURATION 4. SENSOR (Select) SENSOR 1. TRANSMISSIVE (Select) TRANSMISSIVE Press to increase or to decrease. Press to select.
Appendix System Requirements 80 Config Options on the Control Panel 82 Printer Interface (GPIO) Specifications 86 Regulatory Information 88 Appendix...
Afinia System Requirements The computer used to print must meet the minimum requirements listed below. Specifications Processor Intel® Core™2 and above Operating system Supported operating systems with the latest updates: • Windows 10 (32‐ and 64‐bit) • Windows 8 (32‐ and 64‐bit) • Windows 7 (32‐ and 64‐bit) with Service Pack 1 • Windows Server 2008 R2 (32‐ and 64‐bit) with Service Pack 1 • Windows Server 2012 (32‐ and 64‐bit) Software • .NET Framework 3.5 Memory • Minimum: 2 GB • Recommended: 4 GB or more Available disk Minimum: 1 GB space Operating Environment Specifications Temperature 15C to 50C (59F to 86F). Max rate of change 0.5C/min (0.9F/min) Humidity 35% to 80% Relative Humidity, non‐condensing Appendix...
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L801 Label Printer .NET Framework 3.5.1 Installation on Windows Server 2008 R2 After the .NET Framework 3.5.1 is installed on Windows Server 2008 R2, follow the steps below to activate the features. 1. On the Windows Start menu, select Administrative Tools > Server Manager. 2. Click Features to view the status of installed features. Click Add Features. 3. Select the .NET Framework 3.5.1 entry and click Next. 4. Confirm the installation by clicking Install. 5. When installation is complete, click Close. You may be prompted to restart the computer. Appendix...
Afinia Config Options on the Control Panel On the control panel, press (Config) to access the following menus and options. 1. Setup 4. Service Station 1. Language 1. Cap Printhead 2. Reset Settings 2. Eject 3. List Setup 5. Sensor 4. Security 1. Transmissive 1. Level 0 2. Reflective 2. Level 1 3. Level 3. Level 2 6.Ext Signal Print 5. LCD Contrast 1. By I/O 6. LCD Brightness 1. Yes 7. Date/Time** 2. No 8. Unit 7. Adjust Offset* 9. Label 1. Top of Form 1. Continuous 2. Bottom of Form 2. Gap 3. Left Edge 3. Black Mark 4. Cutter Offset 10. Page Cutting 8. Network 1. Sheets per Cut 1. List 2. Print & Present...
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L801 Label Printer Menu/Option Description Setup Select the display language for the printer control panel. Language Supported languages are: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. Reset Restore the default factory settings. List Setup Print the key parameters of the printer in a 4” x 6” label format. Security Display the current security level: • Level 0 (operator) – The user can access all the functions needed to print, but cannot change printer parameters via the control panel. • Level 1 (supervisor) – The user can access certain printer parameters. A password is required to access this level. • Level 2 (administrator) – All parameters are enabled. A password is required to access this level. Passwords are set using the EWS (see Embedded Web Server (EWS) on page 36). LCD Contrast Adjust the contrast of the text against the background (–3 to 3). Use and to increase or decrease the value. LCD Brightness Adjust the brightness of the back light (–3 to 3). Use and to increase or decrease the value. Date/Time YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS Set the printer clock ( 1. Press and ...
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Afinia Menu/Option Description Maintenance Print Test Page Print a test page. • Barcodes: Print barcode test page. • PQ Plot: Print diagnostics test page. Printhead Clean Clean the printhead. Always start with the Normal cleaning cycle and proceed to the next level only when print quality does not improve. • Normal • Extended • Extreme Replace Deprime the printhead and release the printhead latch, allowing the user to change the printhead. Service Station Cap Printhead Cap the printhead. Eject Eject the service station. Sensor Transmissive Adjust the sensitivity of the transmissive gap sensor (–5 to 5). This sensor detects the inter‐label gap or notch. Reflective Adjust the sensitivity of the reflective gap sensor (–5 to 5). This sensor detects the inter‐label black mark. Level Detect and display the tilt angle of the printer. The print engine needs to be kept within two degrees from the horizontal plane in both the X and Y axes, otherwise ink flow to the printhead will be disrupted. Use this option to help you adjust the printer’s tilt angle within ...
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L801 Label Printer Menu/Option Description Adjust Offset (Offset range: ±0.5” or ±12.7 mm.) Use these options for borderless printing only. Left Edge – Top of Form: – Bottom of Form: – Top of Form Adjust the print position vertically on the label. A positive value adjusts the image toward the top of the label while a negative value moves it down. Bottom of Form Adjust the bottom edge of the label for printing by clipping the amount entered from the bottom of the image. Does not change the position of the image on the label. (Used only for Borderless A positive value clips more from the bottom of the image while a Printing) negative value clips less (image must be larger than label size for negative value to change print appearance). Changing the BOF may make adjustments to the Cutter Offset necessary. Left Edge Adjust the print position horizontally on the label. A positive value adjusts the image toward the left of the label while a negative value moves it to the right. Cutter Offset Adjust the position of the cutter. A positive value adjusts the cut away from the top of the label while a negative value moves it nearer. – Appendix...
Afinia Menu/Option Description Network List Network Print the network setup parameters in a 4” x 4” label format. DHCP Setting Set the IP settings on the printer. • Automatic: Set DHCP server to automatic. • Manual: Disable DHCP server or allow user to set a static IP. IP Settings Enter the static IP settings for the printer. • Static IP • Subnet Mask • Gateway • WINS Server 1. Press and to set each digit (0 to 9). 2. Press to move to the next digit. 1. Requires Security Level 1 (supervisor) or higher to change. Some settings may not be viewable at Security Level 0. 2. Requires Security Level 2 (administrator) to change. Some settings may not be viewable at Security Levels 0 and 1. Printer Interface (GPIO) Specifications The Printer Electrical Signal Interface and Protocol is developed to coordinate the printing of labels with an external process in a production workflow. Using this protocol, the printer (Device A) receives a print job but will not print until it receives a signal from an external device (Device B). The following scenario illustrates how this could be used: 1. A box on a conveyor arrives at a workstation. A barcode is read and triggers a ...
Afinia Regulatory Information FCC Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Any changes or modifications to this equipment which are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CE Conformity For customers in Europe The CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. This product complies with following European directives: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive For customers in Europe This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product should be separately disposed of, and not together with other unsorted municipal household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment, through controlled treatment of possible hazardous substances that may exist. For more information about where you can drop off equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the dealer where you purchased the product. Appendix...
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